Cadmium

Safety


NOTE! H/P and R/S phrases are safety assessments from suppliers. Different suppliers have different assessments for the same material, and the safety assessments are furthermore highly dependent on the physical forms of the materials. Therefore, the presented safety asssessments are subject to variations, depending of the supplier and form, and only serves as a general guideline for the risks, or lack thereof, when handling the elements.

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Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (GHS):


Pictogram:

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statement(s)
H330Fatal if inhaled.
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects.
H350May cause cancer.
H361Suspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statement(s)
P201Obtain special instructions before use.
P260Do not breathe vapors, gas.
P273Avoid release to the environment.
P304 + P340 + P310IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P308 + P313IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to comply with applicable local, national and international regulation.

Supplemental Hazard Statements:
None



European marking and R/S phrases (obsolete):


Symbol: T
R-phrases: 23-33
S-phrases: 7-45